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Free NHSO concert at NMSU

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02/14/2013 02:53:26 PM MST

LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The New Horizons Symphony at New Mexico State University, conducted by Dr. Marianna Gabbi, will offer a free concert at 3 p.m., on Sunday at NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall on Horseshoe Circle.

The orchestra will perform Hanson's Symphony No. 2 ,"Romantic."

Also featured are two vocal soloists: Slovankonthea Cordova-Mills and Jorge Martinez-Rios who will sing selections from Leonard Bernstein's "West Side Story."

Other pieces to be performed are George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess," Desmond-Brubeck's "Take Five," with saxophonist Jim Helder, and Aaron Copland's "Hoe-Down" from "Rodeo."

New Horizons is a national organization that was created to give seniors a venue for fulfilling their dreams of becoming musicians. Members of a broad age range can further develop their musical skills. The New Horizons Symphony gives free concerts three times annually, and rehearses at 7 p.m., on Thursdays at NMSU's Band Room.

For more information about joining the orchestra or attending a concert, call 575-522-5571 or 575-523-9101. You may also check our Web site at www.nhsocruces.com.

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